If you have had Angioplasty treatment and need travel insurance, we may be able to help!
Remember
- Tell your insurer about any pre-existing medical conditions to make sure you’re fully covered
- Consider covering everyone travelling in your party in case you have to cancel
- Take a copy of your travel insurance documents with you
What is angioplasty?
Coronary angioplasty is a common procedure which addresses the symptoms of heart disease caused by the narrowing or hardening of a coronary artery or arteries. Most angioplasties involving the insertion a wire mesh (or ‘stent’) to widen the affected artery at the point it is narrowed. Angioplasty is a very common procedure which can be carried out without a general anaesthetic by inserting of a catheter through which a balloon or stent is guided to the narrowing. Then the balloon is inflated to either squash the fatty deposits that are restricting blood flow or to correctly place the stent.
Do I need to declare if I have undergone angioplasty when buying travel insurance?
Yes, because if you have had an angioplasty this indicates you have a pre-existing medical condition such as angina or coronary heart disease. Whilst it may be tempting not to fully disclose any health conditions you have in the hoping of getting cheap travel insurance, remember that cheap isn’t necessary good value. If you do not advise your insurer of your pre-existing medical issues then your insurer may refuse to settle the cost of any related claim you may make whilst travelling abroad. This in turn could leave you liable for any treatment or medical repatriation costs.
Will having an angioplasty prevent me from getting travel insurance?
Having angioplasty won’t prevent you from getting travel insurance although you’ll find a lot of policies will not cover the underlying medical conditions which lead to you undergoing the procedure. However, as a company specialising in travel insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions AllClear is able to secure appropriate and competitively priced travel insurance to cover a range of cardiac illnesses.
Information and support for people who have had angioplasty
As angioplasty is performed on people who have been diagnosed with some form of cardiac health issue, a good port of call is the British Heart Foundations website. There you can find information and advice on coronary and congenital heart disease, atherosclerosis (hardening or the arteries) and other cardiac conditions.
For information on what coronary angioplasty is and how and why it is performed visit the NHS website.
AllClear take care of everything
Here at Fish Insurance, we’re proud to be working with travel experts AllClear Travel to provide you with cover for your next trip. AllClear’s team of experts will help find the cover you need at a price you’re comfy with. So if you’re planning your next break, all you have to do is decide where to visit first.
To get a quote or manage your policy call
Key benefits of AllClear’s cover*
- No age limits
- 1300+ conditions covered
- ‘Superior’ Covid cover** (includes return flight costs if you’re forced to stay due to Covid-19)
- Up to £15m medical emergency expenses cover
- 24/7 English-speaking medical emergency helpline
- Up to £25,000 for cancellation and cutting your trip short
- Up to £3,000 for your baggage
- Up to £500 travel delay cover
- Up to £1,000 optional cover for travel disruption
- Up to £2m personal liability cover
*All figures are per person and per trip
**Covid cover rated ‘Superior’ by a leading independent UK Consumer Champion in 2021
AllClear cover a range of pre-existing conditions
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And we don’t stop there…
We’ve answered some of the questions you may have about Travel Insurance
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QCan I travel by air after angioplasty?
AYes, many people who have had an angioplasty are perfectly okay to travel by air. We’d suggest consulting your GP to check it would be okay for you. It’s important to let airport staff know about your angioplasty, just in case you have an emergency and need to receive medical treatment in the airport or whilst on your flight.
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QIs it safe to travel aboard after angioplasty?
AYes, many people who have had an angioplasty are fine to travel abroad. We’d suggest consulting your GP to check how long you should recover for before going on holiday.
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QCan I travel with angioplasty?
AYes, many people who have had an angioplasty are perfectly okay to travel by air. We’d suggest consulting your GP to check it would be okay for you. It’s important to let airport staff know about your angioplasty, just in case you have an emergency and need to receive medical treatment in the airport or whilst on your flight.
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QCan I get travel insurance if I have undergone angioplasty?
AYes, having an angioplasty should not stop you being able to get travel insurance. The quote you will receive depends on the severity of your angioplasty, any treatment you’re receiving, and other conditions you may have.
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QDo I need to declare if I have undergone angioplasty when buying travel insurance?
AYes. It’s always best to declare any conditions you’ve been diagnosed with when applying for travel insurance, including if you’ve undergone angioplasty. This ensures any medication you may be taking will be covered, as well as any emergency medical treatment you may need while you’re away.
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QCan I travel if I have undergone angioplasty?
AYes, many people who have had an angioplasty are perfectly okay to travel by air. We’d suggest consulting your GP to check it would be okay for you. It’s important to let airport staff know about your angioplasty, just in case you have an emergency and need to receive medical treatment in the airport or whilst on your flight.
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